| Visiting the islands of the Cyclades is an | | | | interior section of the island very easily. The island |
| experience you'll never forget. No matter what | | | | connects to other larger islands and also Bodrun in |
| you're looking for in a vacation, you'll find it in one | | | | Turkey. There are flights to Athens as well. |
| of these amazing islands! | | | | Leros |
| Touring the Dodecanese Islands of Greece | | | | Leros is a lovely green island with breathtaking |
| In the southeasternmost parts of the Greek | | | | beaches and bays. Those on sailing trips to and |
| islands, the Dodecanese islands offer much in the | | | | from Turkey and other nearby islands enjoy |
| way of tourism. From fancy restaurants to | | | | stopping by Leros. Laki is the main port of Leros. |
| luxurious resorts, tourists find plenty to do at | | | | Here you can see a detailed example of art deco |
| some of these islands. There are also some great | | | | architecture. This port was designed by Mussilini's |
| beaches. A few of the Dodecanese islands are | | | | architects in 1923. The capital was then moved to |
| near Turkey; only a day-trip away! | | | | another village called Platanos in defiance to the |
| Read below to learn about the different | | | | dictator. Leros has an airport that will take you to |
| Dodecanese islands and what to expect during | | | | Athens, and boats coming from Pireaus to other |
| your visit: | | | | islands of the Dodekanese group. |
| Astypalia | | | | Nisyros |
| Astypalia is actually two islands that are | | | | Nisyros is a dormant volcano with rich fertile lands. |
| connected by an isthmus, with most of its visitors | | | | A main port in Nisyros is Mandraki, where there is |
| being Greeks. It resembles islands from the | | | | an ancient acropolis, a beach with black stones |
| Cyclades more than it does the other | | | | and a monastery. Loutra offers a thermal spa. |
| Dodecanese islands because of its geometric | | | | Many tourists enjoy seeing the volcano and |
| houses, villages and a Venetian castle. There are | | | | visiting the villages of Emboreios and Nikea. From |
| some lovely beach coves. The island makes a | | | | these villages is a great view of the caldera. |
| great getaway if it's peace and quiet you want. | | | | Walking is a great way to see the island's |
| Halki | | | | landscapes and volcano. Ferry boats can take you |
| The small island of Halki fits well into tourists | | | | from the island to Kalymnos, Rhodes, Tilos, Kos, |
| packages as a place known for unspoiled territory. | | | | Kastellorizo and Symi. |
| It's difficult to find a hotel room, so you'll want to | | | | Patmos |
| plan in advance if you plan to stay. | | | | The "Isle of Patmos" is known for the famous |
| Kalymnos | | | | writings of Saint John the Divine, who wrote the |
| Kalymnos is where the spongefishermen go, and | | | | book of Revelations in the Greek New Testament |
| is a busy, working town. Its main port is called | | | | of the Holy Bible. He was exiled to this island after |
| Pothia, which has many cafes and even a sponge | | | | attempts on his life failed. Cruise ships often stop |
| museum. Resort beaches and other small towns | | | | here, and the island has beaches and a beautiful |
| and ports are around the island so you'll have | | | | landscape. Skala is the main town, which caters to |
| plenty to see and do during your visit. Several | | | | cruise ship travellers. You can visit the monastery |
| boats leave Pothia to visit neighboring islands such | | | | of Saint John above Skala, and the Monastery of |
| as Pserimos and Nera. From the town of Myrties, | | | | the Apocalypse that was built around the cave |
| you can travel to Telendos by boat. Telendos | | | | where Saint John had his vision of end times. |
| offers taverns, beaches and rental rooms. | | | | There are connections by ferry to Kos, Rhodes, |
| Karpathos | | | | Leros and Kalymnos, and a small boat to the |
| Karpathos is a traditional island with mountain | | | | island of Lipsi. |
| villages and beautiful beaches. There is a line of | | | | Rhodes |
| mountains that separates the island down the | | | | Rhodes is the most popular island in the |
| middle, with one side of the island being green and | | | | Dodecanese group, and one of the most popular |
| fertile and the other side being rocky. There are | | | | in Greece. The town of Rhodes has an ancient |
| some hotels and restaurants in the port town of | | | | section with historical sites from Medieval times. |
| Pigadia, the capital. Tourism is steady here, but it's | | | | There's a walled city and a castle that was built |
| not over-crowded. The Olympus mountain village | | | | by the Knights of Saint John. The island has fancy |
| is a secluded village where Medieval crafts are | | | | resorts, mountains, beaches and villages to keep |
| made and customs are carried out. The island has | | | | you busy. The Valley of the Butterflies is a great |
| an airport, and ferries that depart from Pireaus, | | | | place to visit while sightseeing on the island. Be |
| and some that go to Crete, Santorini, Rhodes, | | | | sure to rent a car when you arrive so you'll be |
| Milos, Naxos, Paros, Kassos and Halki. | | | | able to tour the remote areas of the island. You |
| Kassos | | | | can take ferry boat rides to nearby islands such |
| If you enjoy walking, you'll love the island of | | | | as Tilos and Symi. |
| Kassos. You'll be able to walk from village to | | | | Symi |
| village, enjoying the traditional Greek lifestyle in a | | | | This island has pebbled beaches, restaurants and |
| quiet setting. Phry is the main village on the island. | | | | an inviting town. Among the island's residents are |
| There are some beaches and two monasteries. | | | | many photographers, writers and astrologers in a |
| Only two ferry boats come here per week | | | | co-operative called Symidream. They offer |
| usually, but the island has an airport with flights to | | | | classes in photography, writing and other unique |
| Karpathos, Athens and Rhodes. | | | | subjects. Connections are made by ferry boat |
| Kastellorizo | | | | several times a week to Kos, Kastellorizo, Tilos |
| Kastellorizo is a very small island that's famous for | | | | and Rhodes. |
| the film Mediterraneo. Another name for the island | | | | Tilos |
| is Megisti. It has no beaches, but does have | | | | If you enjoy walking as you explore a new area, |
| adorable rocky coves where tourists enjoy | | | | Tilos is the place to go. There are deserted |
| snorkeling. There are many historic features of | | | | villages, a monastery, landscapes, a Medieval |
| the island, especially the fact that it was bombed | | | | castle and also beaches that are not usually very |
| severely during World War II. Many different | | | | crowded. Livadia offers many places to stay, and |
| types of people have lived here. The island offers | | | | many tourists enjoy camping on the beach as |
| ferry connections to Kos, Kalymnos, Rhodes, Tilos | | | | well. You can see many different types of birds |
| and Symi, and also has an airport. | | | | on the island since hunting was banned 16 years |
| Kos | | | | ago. You might even see some endangered birds! |
| Kos is an island with beaches, agriculture and | | | | Ferry boat connections are made to Kos, Rhodes, |
| archaeology. While on the island, you can explore | | | | Kalymnos and Kastellorizo. |
| items from the past at Venetian, Roman, | | | | When in Greece, be sure to visit one or several |
| Byzantine and Hellenistic sites. If you enjoy riding | | | | of the Dodecanese islands if you enjoy history, |
| your bike to explore, you can ride through the flat | | | | nature and pleasant scenery! |